Preparation

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turmeric, onion, and garlic; sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir to blend. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in peas, chives, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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super yummy! made it for the first time tonight, and this will become a staple side. Love that it's vegetarian!

lydeee from washington, dc / 08.07.12

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Great side dish to put together quickly
or do ahead of time. The turmeric lends
a beautiful color, but could easily be
swapped out for anything you like
(saffron, curry powder..). Made this
with the slow baked salmon that is
suggested, and my boyfriend
complimented the pairing without
knowing it was Bon Appetit's idea.
Would definitely make this again as a
side dish for many things.

lschmidt from Portland, OR / 04.17.12

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This recipe is a perfect spring dinner. I prepared as written, adding a bit more lemon/garlic for taste. The tumeric adds a nice color and leftovers the next day were delish.

Ellebeezy from Portland, OR / 04.12.12

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Excellent recipe. Very light. I added fresh cilantro instead of almonds at the end (sort of a combination of this recipe and another very similar recipe). The only issue I had was that the dish never heated back up again after adding the peas. Not sure if it was supposed to be that way or not.

A Cook from Silicon Valley / 03.10.12

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I love this dish, as does my family. I've made it several times now and it always goes fast. The lemon and chives are such a nice compliment. Somehow it's both light and filling at the same time. Definitely do take the time to add the lemon zest - it's worth it.

robinonino / 01.02.12

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i used israeli couscous instead of the regular and my husband and i loved it. lemon flavor wasn't overpowering. still good the next day

A Cook / 06.02.11

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Very easy but tasty. I followed the recipe and worried that the zest might be overpowering but it's not.